palp

[ palp ]
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noun
  1. a palpus.

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British Dictionary definitions for palp

palp

palpus (ˈpælpəs)

/ (pælp) /


nounplural palps or palpi (ˈpælpaɪ)
  1. either of a pair of sensory appendages that arise from the mouthparts of crustaceans and insects

  2. either of a pair of tactile organs arising from the head or anterior end of certain annelids and molluscs

Origin of palp

1
C19: from French, from Latin palpus a touching

Derived forms of palp

  • palpal, adjective

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Scientific definitions for palp

palp

[ pălp ]


  1. A segmented organ extending from the mouthparts of arthropods, used for touch or taste. Also called palpus

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